A startup auto auction is moving into new territory for the first time. Salvato Auctions, an online auction for salvage vehicles, announced its plan for a “strategic expansion” with current customers into the Midwest region, scheduled to launch in the second quarter. Salvato began operations in August, with all vehicles auctioned located in Texas. The […] [Read More]

As we enter a new period for the industry in 2026, the automotive industry is facing a transformative shift that will define the “dealership of the future.” The days of relying solely on new car trade-ins or the high-fee, low-margin environment of national auctions are fading. To scale volume from 300 to 500 units and […] [Read More]

A visit to the doctor is often the best way to diagnose what ails you, optimize health and to understand best practices based on your condition. Same goes for cars. And IAA, a global digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers, has a new physician on call. On Tuesday, the company announced a partnership with […] [Read More]

Auto Hauler Exchange chief operating officer Dana Randazzo spent part of Used Car Week 2025 on the Live Stage presented by SYCN Auto Logistics. Randazzo and Cherokee Media Group’s Joe Overby shared a conversation titled, “Fact or fiction — The truth behind EVs,” that’s now available via this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Listen […] [Read More]

America’s Group CEO Chuck Tapp sat down with Cherokee Media Group’s Bill Zadeits for a fireside chat during Used Car Week 2025 in Las Vegas. Their conversation about Tapp’s career in the wholesale market and what might be ahead for the company he now leads is available through this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast. […] [Read More]

To be frank, it’s a tidy, convenient way for a moderator to wrap up a panel discussion: in the closing 2-3 minutes, give each panelist an opportunity for a parting shot. A key takeaway for the audience, something to watch for in the coming year. It’s also an open-ended way to yield some of the […] [Read More]

“Organized crime has moved in,” Jeremy Louisos said in an interview here at Used Car Week, “in a very serious and big way.” And not necessarily in the same historical sense as the exhibits at The Mob Museum, some 13 miles away in downtown Las Vegas. The vehicle transportation industry is combatting fraudsters that are […] [Read More]